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Six years after his grandmother passed away, Nick Kyrgios grapples with demons

February 10, 2021 6:59 AM CNN

It was soon after his grandmother passed away that Nick Kyrgios felt his passion for tennis begin to wane. Julianah Foster was not only his biggest…

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney complete takeover of Wrexham

February 10, 2021 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

It’s a blockbuster like no other — Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have completed their takeover of Wrexham AFC, a Welsh…

Maradona’s psychologist and two nurses under investigation over his death

February 10, 2021 2:44 AM CNN Newsource

A psychologist and two nurses have been added to the investigation to determine if there was any malpractice in the death of soccer star Diego…

Serena Williams powers through in Australian Open as Venus bows out

February 10, 2021 2:06 AM CNN Newsource

There’s just no stopping Serena Williams at this year’s Australian Open so far. The American produced yet another omnipotent performance…

Kansas City Chiefs place assistant coach Britt Reid on administrative leave after car crash hospitalized two children

February 9, 2021 7:34 PM CNN Newsource

The Kansas City Chiefs placed outside linebackers coach Britt Reid on administrative leave Tuesday after he was involved in a multi-vehicle crash…

UTEP in desperate need of a win; Miners host struggling FIU Panthers this week

February 9, 2021 6:00 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The clock is ticking for the UTEP Miners as the regular season nears its conclusion. With 6 more games left to play this season, the…

Marty Schottenheimer, legendary NFL head coach, dies at 77

February 9, 2021 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

Marty Schottenheimer, a former NFL coach who led four teams to 200 regular season victories over more than two decades, has died. He was 77. He…

Super Bowl Fast Facts

February 9, 2021 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the Super Bowl, the championship game of the National Football League. February 7, 2021 – Super Bowl LV takes place in…

NTSB says pilot disoriented in clouds caused Kobe Bryant crash

February 9, 2021 8:10 AM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES, California — The pilot of the helicopter that crashed last year in South California, killing Kobe Bryant and seven other…

Premier League referee and family receive online death threats

February 9, 2021 5:22 AM CNN Newsource

A leading English referee and his family have been subjected to online death threats following two erroneous decisions in successive games he took…

Steeplechaser Colleen Quigley discusses mental health, modeling and ‘hunger’ for Olympic success

February 9, 2021 4:47 AM CNN

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to fuel uncertainty and anxiety, how it impacts our mental well-being is hard to ignore — something…

UTEP softball adds 2021 Miner Invitational to schedule; UTEP to host No. 4 Oklahoma & Abilene Christian

February 8, 2021 7:54 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP softball announced the addition of the 2021 Miner Invitational to its schedule this week, Feb. 11 and 12, at Helen of Troy…

Poetry + football: It’s not as strange as it sounds

February 8, 2021 5:49 PM CNN Newsource

Poetry and football. Two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence. One is a lyrical, niche art form. The other is a violent,…

Outdoor youth sports to resume in El Paso with array of virus safety rules

February 8, 2021 3:49 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – All independent, outdoor youth sports and activities will be allowed to resume this coming Friday, according to an announcement…

Biden gets tour of Arizona stadium vaccine site

February 8, 2021 12:30 PM ABC News, Associated Press

GLENDALE, Arizona — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris virtually toured the mass Covid-19 vaccination site set up at State Farm…

Kansas out of Top 25 for 1st time in 12 years; Gonzaga, Baylor still 1-2

February 8, 2021 10:04 AM Associated Press

LAWRENCE, Kansas — Kansas dropped out of The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time in 12 years on Monday, ending the…

5-year-old still in critical condition after car crash involving Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach

February 7, 2021 3:18 PM CNN Newsource

A 5-year-old remained in critical condition in the wake of a multi-vehicle crash involving Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, according…

South Carolina returns to No. 1 in women’s college basketball, showdown with No. 2 UConn looming

February 8, 2021 10:45 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Coach Dawn Staley has South Carolina back where her team started the season: No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s college…

ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez has died at 58

February 8, 2021 9:05 AM CNN Newsource

Longtime ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez died “unexpectedly” Sunday at the age of 58, according to a statement from ESPN and Sports Content…

After weeks of drama and setbacks, the Australian Open kicks off

February 8, 2021 9:03 AM CNN Newsource

Thousands of tennis fans descended on Melbourne Park to watch stars including Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams kick off the Australian Open on Monday,…

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes agree one-year deal with joint commitment for ‘greater diversity and inclusion’

February 8, 2021 7:54 AM CNN Newsource

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will continue to race for Mercedes in the 2021 season after agreeing a new, one-year deal, the…

Fan in pink one-piece runs on field during Super Bowl LV

February 8, 2021 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

An unidentified fan ran onto the field at Super Bowl LV and interrupted the game right as it was winding down during its fourth quarter. The fan, who…

Here are the best Super Bowl commercials

February 8, 2021 6:54 AM CNN Newsource

On Super Bowl Sunday, there’s one thing that matters almost just as much as the football: the commercials. And this year, they delivered.…

Age is just a number to Serena and Venus as Williams sisters make dream start to Australian Open

February 8, 2021 5:25 AM CNN

The Williams sisters rolled back the years on Monday as both stormed to straight-set victories in the Australian Open first round. Serena, 39,…

Barcelona denies responsibility for leak after report reveals Lionel Messi’s record $672 million contract

February 8, 2021 4:56 AM CNN Newsource

Barcelona says it “categorically denies” responsibility for the publication of Lionel Messi’s $672 million contract, which was…

Still going strong at 39, Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores 500th goal of club career in AC Milan victory

February 8, 2021 4:11 AM CNN Newsource

Zlatan Ibrahimovic continues to defy the aging process as the 39-year-old striker scored the 500th and 501st goals of his club career in AC…

For the first time, women have won the Super Bowl as coaches

February 8, 2021 12:05 AM CNN Newsource

Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant defensive line coach Lori Locust and assistant strength and conditioning coach Maral Javadifar made history Sunday…

Brady wins 7th Super Bowl title & is MVP as Bucs defeat Chiefs 31-9

February 7, 2021 6:17 PM Associated Press, CNN

TAMPA, Florida — Tom Brady threw two of his three touchdown passes to Rob Gronkowski and the Tampa Bay defense frustrated Patrick Mahomes to lead…

Tom Brady wins his 7th Super Bowl in his first year with the Buccaneers at age 43

February 7, 2021 10:27 PM CNN Newsource

New team, no offseason to prepare, no problem. Tom Brady has taken things to another level not seen before: Winning a Super Bowl at age 43, in his…

WATCH: Super Bowl TV ads 2021

February 7, 2021 10:19 PM Associated Press, CNN, KVIA ABC-7

TAMPA, Florida — During this year’s Super Bowl, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reigned supreme on the field. During advertising’s biggest night,…